LIFESTYLE and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session.
While diet, exercise, smoking, and blood pressure have long been associated with heart disease risk, the new study is the first to indicate that these correlations are higher in women than in males.

Today, I will reply for the questions raised by the media regarding India and Myanmar border area Manipur and Kabaw Valley, and the matters that the Mizoram MPs talked about.

The Hindu News Agency stated on its website that Mizoram MP K. Vanlalvena visited the regions in north-west of Myanmar bordering with India.

It said K. Vanalvena visited Myanmar passing through border areas from Mizoram.

ONCE deemed overshadowed by Japanese anime and US animation, Chinese animation is now experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among younger audiences.
With improved storytelling, advanced visual effects, and a seamless integration of traditional Chinese culture, the industry is rapidly gaining recognition at home and abroad.

THE six travel zones are designated in Sagaing Region, which is rich in ancient heritage, religious buildings and handicrafts, for the local and foreign travellers aiming to boost the tourism sector. In Naga tourist designation, the culture and traditional customs of ethnic people and Saramati Peak await the travellers, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism of Sagaing Region.
There are six tourism zones in Sagaing Region: Sagaing, Monywa, Shwebo, Katha, Kalay and Naga, and local travellers visit Mingun most in the Sagaing tourism zone.

The United States has disclosed that it has been holding direct talks with the Islamist group Hamas over the release of US hostages detained in the Gaza Strip. This is a highly unusual move as Washington regards Hamas as a terrorist organization. US news site Axios and other media outlets on Wednesday quoted sources as saying that Adam Boehler, serving as US envoy for hostage affairs, held meetings with Hamas officials in recent weeks in Doha.

NEARLY 60 per cent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said Tuesday.
The research published in the Lancet medical journal used data from 204 countries to paint a grim picture of what it described as one of the great health challenges of the century.

The Russia-Myanmar Business Forum, jointly organized by the Myanmar Embassy to the Russian Federation, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry-UMFCCI and Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Roscongress Foundation, Fund RC-Investments, Russia-ASEAN Business Council and Russia-Myanmar Business Council, took place at the Business Hall of Radisson Collection Hotel in Moscow yesterday morning.

The Chinese government has announced that its defense spending plan for this year is 7.2 percent larger than last year's.

The defense budget plan, unveiled at the opening session of the National People's Congress that began on Wednesday, is worth about 1.78 trillion yuan, or about 245 billion dollars.

The year-on-year growth rate for the plan was set at the same level as last year and 2023. It reflects Beijing's determination to continue its military buildup amid an economic slowdown.

Russia and Myanmar closely cooperate in the energy area and they are addressing expansion of this partnership, through projects in the sector of renewable energy among other things, Russian President Vladimir Putin said following talks with Prime Minister of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing.

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Monday called for the Israeli army to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and allow the State of Palestine to assume its duties.